Previously, in 2010, Joel underwent a hip replacement, telling The New York Times his joint pain and damage was due to his wild performances in his early career, combined with congenital hip dysplasia. And in order to get it back, we need to be able to use all of our resources.. ET. As of now, the bands North American tour, set to begin on November 15th in Chicago, is still scheduled to take place as planned. Joel posted on social media . Barnett did reassure fans that her team is working on rescheduling these performances and advised people to hang onto their tickets, saying, well have news for you very soon.. Varietyreports that on Sunday, Ricky Schroder posted to his Facebook page, Dave Grohl is an ignorant punk who needs slapped for supporting Discrimination. In a statement, Tritt told fans that he would not perform in any city or venue that requires concertgoers to wear masks, provide a negative COVID-19 test, or show proof of a vaccine. An appropriately-titled second wave a final wave of artists for the 2021 lineup will be revealed in the coming months. Thursday, January 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. David Crosbyhas announced the postponement of his spring/summer run of shows with The Sky Trails Band, which was scheduled to begin on May 14th and continue until June 21st. The late-summer threshold appears to now be the standard for general indoor concert and large-scale festival postponements as well. New cases are up over the last few days nationwide, with particularly big spikes in population-dense places like New York. While the June dates of the event keep it in line with the overall cancellation threshold, this is the first time weve seen an event pivot to the increasingly popular drive-in model rather than canceling or postponing. No rescheduled 2021 dates for either event have been confirmed by the festivals producersAEG/Goldenvoice,Billboardalso confirmed. This postponement falls in line with the current threshold of cancellations, as The Peach was one of the last summer festivals to have not changed its date or canceled its event in the face of the ongoing pandemic. We sincerely hope that each one of you and your families and friends stay safe and well and that music is bringing you solace and inspiration. All original tickets will be honored at the rescheduled performances, the statement continued. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzkerhas also publicly floated the idea of unilaterally canceling all mass gatherings in the state through 2020. Case in point:Cloud 9 Adventures announced this week thatJam Cruisewill not sail as originally planned in early 2022. Genesishas announced rescheduled dates for the bandsThe Last Domino? What a difference a few weeks can make. The multi-day music event will feature performances fromKung Fuin addition toHigher Education, Swimmer, Peak, Skull & Roses, Rebel Alliance, Leon Trout, Immortal Jellyfish,and more. While many in the U.S. might not be paying terribly close attention to cancellations and postponements from across the pond, this one is significant as both festivals were set for the second weekend of June, with Download Festival going June 12th14th and Isle of Wight 11th14th. We are making new plans to celebrate the nominees and to proclaim the winners later this fall, and we hope to have details on that shortly.. Were going to takethe safe, progressive way to do it, he said. Otherwise, tickets for the canceled festivals will be honored with refunds or admission to next years event. Over the weekend, organizers of LOCKNannounced that the festival will ultimately be pushed back to October 1st3rd, 2021. Though not yet back to full capacity, the 6,000 person venue is currently hosting up to 2,500 people with plans to soon increase to 3,000. As states gradually reopen with a myriad of safety measures and social distancing protocols in place, Floridas Governor Ron DeSantis has decided to throw caution to the wind. This past weekend sawLCD Soundsystemscrap its remaining three shows of a 20-concert residency atBrooklyn Steeldue to rising cases. Will events be viable come late-June? Between unforeseen cancelations, health & safety risks, & logistical travel concerns, touring in this ever-changing reality has forced us to take a hard look at our ability to go back out on tour while were still facing these same issues and more, including continued public health concerns.. Originally scheduled for fall 2020, Genesis initially moved the tour to spring 2021. The remaining block of seats will be available to unvaccinated people who prove negative COVID test prior to attendance. Last week, a drive-inConcert In Your Carseries at theTexas RangersGlobe Life Park in Arlington, TX was announced. Earlier this week, The Recording Academy announced that its annualGrammy Awards broadcast, which was scheduled for January 31st, has been pushed to March as the virus situation continues to worsen in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Again, on a global basis, there will be different rules in different markets, and whatever it is thats required, but in general, we think well be able to get back to full capacity and people enjoying the shows.. The full lineup will be announced at a later date. Down on the Tennessee/Virginia Line, the Birthplace of Country Music is having some trouble with legal red tape when it comes to COVID protocols for the upcomingBristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in September. [Note: In these uncertain times, we have to rely on the help of our community. We will miss them all. The large-scale, pop-friendly festival will still take place atThe Woodlandsin Dover, DE. Aerosmith is and always will be a band for the fans, of the fans and by the fans. All previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the new dates. The festival will be reaching out to ticket buyers regarding options for refunds and/or rolling tickets over to next years event. While some organizations are experimenting with reduced-capacity, socially distant events, others see them as an impossibility for reasons both economic to philosophical. As cancellations dwindle and announcements increase, the main hurdle for live musics return from the pandemic is navigating the uncertain waters of post-pandemic concerts. ET. Once again, tickets purchased for the original dates will be honored at the rescheduled ones. While phase two allows for live performances to begin under the aforementioned circumstances at Restaurants & Bars Serving Food, Socially-Driven Businesses will remain closed during phase two. On Tuesday, over 150 independent venues in New York City including theBitter End,Bowery Ballroom,Nuyorican Poets Cafe,Babys Alright,Knitting Factory, and more announced the formation of theNew York Independent Venue Association (NYIVA), which is affiliated withNIVA on a more regional level. With tens of thousands of deaths due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we cant possibly in good conscience even consider trying to put on a Gathering during these difficult times. Billy Joel performs at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 28, 2019 in New York City. The three-month run of shows in arenas and amphitheaters across the United States and Canada will now take place in 2021. Centers for Disease Control and Preventioncontinues to advise businesses and the public to avoid being part of groups larger than 50. Look no further than Las Vegass Electric Daisy Carnival, one of the largest dance music festivals in North America. The details of this alternate format were not immediately revealed. Refunds are available at their points of purchase. Paul Tollett, the promoter for large-scale events like Coachella, one of the first major 2020 festivals to postpone until the fall, declined to comment for theNYT piece. For 20 consecutive years, the Gathering of the Juggalos has been the biggest family reunion on the planet, generating untold levels of freshness for thousands and thousands of attending Juggalos from all walks of life, all around the world, said the band in a statement. The show by the alt-rock outfit was meant to reopen the famous arena with its first full-capacity event since the pandemic began, much like Foo Fighters did forMadison Square Gardenlast month. While the status of live events during 2020 is still very much in question, RadioheadsThom Yorkehas taken a proactive approach, moving several postponed dates from the spring-leg of his Tomorrows Modern BoxesTour to the fall. ET. Were trying to entertain folks. At one point, Joel said he actually became unable to walk, using a scooter chair to help him get around due to the pain he was in. As opposed to previous virtual festivals likeLive From Out ThereorQuarantine Comes Alive, Lost Horizon will be a fully immersive experience accessible through virtual reality headsets like HTC Vive,Valve,Oculus Rift, andOculus Quest. This follows news the news from August AEG would require proof of vaccinations at all U.S. venues and events beginning in October. The postponement of Levitate is in line with most of the other large-scale events originally set to take place in early- to mid-July, as the mid-summer month is looking quieter and quieter each day. Of those, 58 were Chicago residents, and 138 were Illinois residents from elsewhere in the state. The String Cheese Incident has canceled the first leg of the bands 2020 Summer Tour. Bob Weir and Wolf Broshave canceled all tour dates for the remainder of 2020. The 30 total dates which have been outright canceled include the shows which were supposed to have taken place in North America throughout the spring dating back to March 12th in Eugene, OR, and up through June 23rd in San Francisco. According to a statement from the band on the canceled shows, previously slated to take place on October 15th and 16th at theGrand TheateratChoctaw Casino & Resort, Unfortunately, it was not possible to implement the bands Covid-19 policies in this venue. In Arkansas, Fort Smith theaterTempleLive has made significant updates to the venue to allow them to schedule a socially-distanced Travis McCreadyshow on May 15th with drastically limited capacity and other restrictions in place. Our gratitude goes out to the artists and fans who planned to join us this year, and we thank you all for your understanding. Widespread Panics September Beacon run, for instance, may have fared differently if it had been slated for an outdoor venue, as was the case with We Love NYC. The testing to me is key. Now, just one month out from the festivals scheduled May 21st starting date, Insomniac has backtracked on the confirmation and officially rescheduled EDC Las Vegas to October. With more than 20 million vaccines administered across the state, it is time to turn the page on our tier system and begin looking to fully reopen Californias economy, Gov. Billy Joelhas rescheduled his performances atMadison Square Garden for the fall of 2021 and winter 2022. The festival had not yet announced its artist lineup for 2020. Pending no further setbacks, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit will next head out for a two-night run at Ovens Auditoriumin Charlotte, NC (1/21, 1/22) with a supporting set from Adia Victoria. Thank you to all who continue to support us by hanging on to your tickets and buying merch from our online store (new products & designs rolling out all year!). TempleLive and McCready were able to move their show to May 18th, the day venues were allowed to begin reopening, and the show went ahead as planned with social distancing protocols in place. Instead, the trio comprised of Eric Krasno(guitar),Alan Evans(drums), andNeal Evans (keyboards) will perform at the Williamsburg, NY venue July 7th9th, 2022. As the postponement announcement notes, The new dates provide the best possible option to deliver the Summerfest experience our fans and sponsors have grown to love; we are doing everything possible to continue a tradition which spans five decades.. AtRed Rocks, new show announcements have poured in since the venue announced the return of concerts with limited capacities last week. The rest of the tour stops have some really great lineups, wish I could be there.. This weekendsWidespread Panicrun atACL Livein Austin, Texas has been postponed due to a positive covid test for frontmanJohn Bell, the band announced on Friday. For now, the decision appears to mainly apply to athletic events. Event organizers confirmed they have locked in a number of artists who were supposed to perform at this years event prior to its cancelation, including Oysterhead, Trey Anastasio Band, Joe Russos Almost Dead, Lettuce, Toots & The Maytals, and more. Refunds will be issued to ticketholders within 14 business days. Today, the band released a note urging fans to have a good measure of caution and common sense as the show gets back on the road. At this point, most major festivals and tours are looking past 2020 and setting hopeful sights on 2021. Organizers for San FranciscosOutside Lands Music Festivalhave confirmed the cancelation of the 2020 summer event, and instead are looking ahead to 2021 with next years lineup and dates shared on Wednesday. As the Athens, GA rockers noted in the postponement announcement, The Band has had to make a number of tough calls and last-minute rescheduling decisions over the past seventeen months. Various legacy artists have now called off extensive 2020 tours as we continue to fight against the spread of the coronavirus. While most of those rescheduled dates still stand, the venue noted that reduced capacity early in the season may mean some artists reschedule or cancel shows, so we anticipate some movement in the calendar ahead. Organizers also noted that it is still too early to tell what the summer will bring and that this planning will be a rolling process with many factors based on our communitys progress in driving down Covid numbers.. As cases of the COVID-19 delta variant continue to spread, various adjustments are being made to events health and safety policies with regard to the ongoing threat of the virus. The ticketing giant is also developing its SmartEvent System to help venues better prepare for the return of live events. TheFoo Fighters have canceled all of the dates as part of their 2020 Van Tour in celebration of the rock outfits 25th anniversary this year. Those who cannot make the rescheduled shows should contact point of purchase for refunds. Refunds may be requested beginning May 1, 2020 starting at 9 am ET Requests must be received by May 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET. This is in line with the refund system recently laid out by Bonnaroos promoter,Live Nation, for all of their various postponed events. Particularly in Austin, there is a demand for these reduced-capacity, reserved-seating shows. Two nights at Minneapolis, MNsFillmore Minneapolis (8/26, 8/27) will then set up a stint atThe Cavernsin Pelham, TN (9/3-9/6), where the quartet added an extra, fourth show. Ticket holders will receive a refund within 48 hours and if they have any issues, they should reach out to their point of purchase.. TheHELLA MEGA stadium tour featuringWeezer,Green Day, andFall Out Boy has been postponed until 2021. The cancellation of these three large festivals in the first half of May shows the line in the sand being pushed further back toward the beginning of summer. Furthermore, the band made sure to mention that more information regarding shows in Raleigh, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Port Chester, NY; New Orleans, LA; Charlotte, NC; and Birmingham, AL would be available soon. Summer Jam Camp Out 2020 is moving forward. Phase three will allow Restaurants & Bars Serving Food to reopen at full capacity with bar areas open at 50% capacity, while Socially-Driven Businesses will be allowed to re-open at 50% capacity. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working on finding a suitable replacement one that will prioritize the health and safety of everyone working and attending the show, reads a statement posted to Foo Fighters Twitter. The cancellation of the April festival was all but a certainty as large events across the country (and the world) have been halted through the month. In a post to Instagram on Thursday afternoon, the band officially canceled its shows in Jackson, WY (1/20); Bozeman, MT (1/21); Missoula, MT (1/22); Whitefish, MT (1/23); and Boise, ID (1/26). For those keeping track, since the last Bonnaroo took placelast summer, the festival has officially announcedfour different dates for the next installment. Dave Matthews Bandhas canceled a pair of upcoming shows in Durant, OK due to the groups inability to implement its COVID-19 safety protocols at the planned venue. It wasnt all bad news, however. The continuing rise of COVID-19 cases in the United States due to the delta variant coupled with vaccine hesitancy has forced more artists and venues to issue updated safety guidelines to ensure the longevity of live music. In a statement accompanying the announcement, promoterSSD Concerts noted that several high-profile artists signed up. Keep an eye out for a full lineup on Tuesday, July 7th. The rest of the band and crew are all safe and healthy with negative test results, said Spafford in a statement. Live NationPresident/CEOMichael Rapino has even tweeted about the idea several times, and this Rebillet announcement seems like it could be the first of many to come in 2020. Theres also the growing drive-in show concept, modeled after drive-in movies in observance of social distancing. The decision came as a shock to the citys Krewes, who had been instructed to devise ways to make their parades comply with social distancing guidelines but had not been given the indication that they would be canceled outright. just make sure you keep doing your part in the meantime: wear a mask, follow public health measures, and get vaccinated when its your turn. As the band noted in their cancellation announcement, Due to the realities of the coronavirus, there is no other safe or viable option. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. While the massiveWe Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert went forward on Saturdaywith a reported 60,000 fully vaccinated fans in attendancethe show was cut short early for lightning and what would prove to be a historic hour of rainfall. With both James and Jennifer now out of play, Anastasio announced that he would finish out the tour without a horn section. Working within State of New York guidelines, we are moving the Borderland Music + Arts Festival to September 2021. For information on refunds, head here. Jam Cruise is offering pre-bookers the option to apply for a refund or roll their booking over to 2022. Everyone should wear a mask. The Flaming Lipshave postponed their planned bubble concerts at theCriterion in their native Oklahoma City to January 22nd23rd, 2021, the band announced on Monday. Original purchases of 2020 festival tickets, camping passes, and hotel reservations will be honored for the new dates in 2021, and fans who keep their 2020 orders will receive a $20 merch booth credit to use during the rescheduled festival. 2023 Cable News Network. The last leg, in fall 2009, was cancelled due to an E. coli infection that John had picked up. It was a bit of a confusing day in the music industry on Thursday as two large revelations seemed to indicate opposing realities for the coming festival season. Announced on Tuesday, the two veteran rock acts will now embark on their short tour starting atWater Works Park in Des Moines, IA on September 16th, 2021; the Capital Credit Union Park in Green Bay, WI on September 17th, 2021; and Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, MN on September 18th, 2021. I wanted to get the kids that want to go to shows to go out and get their shots.. The tour that will see the nu metal pioneers perform the classic 1977Rushalbum at every stop will now take place in 2021 after originally being pushed into the fall due to COVID-19. A statement shared by the band on Wednesday reads, We remained hopeful that we might be able to tour this fall, however due to the realties surrounding Covid19, we are postponing all CA, TX & OK 20 dates to Sept 21. What Concerts, Tours, & Festivals Were Announced This Week? As of now, we can assume that all March 2020 shows and festivals have been canned. Atlantas Shaky Knees Festival, which was originally scheduled to return for its eighth year last month before being rescheduled to October, will now no longer take place at all in 2020, event organizers announced on Wednesday afternoon. Athens, GA rockersWidespread Panic, who have already played a few summer shows sans restrictions, announced on Friday that concert-goers for the bands upcoming Asheville, NC shows will have to present proof of full vaccination or a negative test within 48 hours to be admitted to the concerts. The article, The Fall of Autumn: Live Performance Producers Are Giving Up on 2020, checks in with everyone from orchestra producers to theater impresarios to independent venues to executives from promotion giants like Live NationandAEG. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has given businesses including bars, movie theaters, concert venues in 64 counties the green light to reopen this Friday (June 5th) as part of the states Phase 2 of the reopening process. I think something can happen indoors, but I dont think it will be back to where were all piled on top of each other watching a concert, Murphy said. Yep, it sure does seem like things are getting back to normal. Refunds will be issued at the point of purchase.. BIG SomethingandToo Many Zoozwill also team up for a joint tour May 28th30th that will be comprised solely of drive-in and pod concerts in Virginia and North Carolina. In recent days, various festivals scheduled for the first half of 2021 were canceled or postponed. The venue is operated by non-profit Los Angeles Philharmonic Assn, which has cited A lack of resolution on the coronavirus crisis as the reason for the full-season cancellation.